Snow Crash is a science fiction novel written by Neal Stephenson. It is set in a near-future where corporations have taken over the world and virtual reality is a dominant form of entertainment. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he uncovers a conspiracy involving a dangerous computer virus called Snow Crash. With its fast-paced action and exploration of technology and society, Snow Crash has become a seminal work in the genre.